Lissa Alexander

TOY DRIVE ON WEDNESDAY: A group of Tigh-Na-Mara staff members and some of their children enjoyed the sticky task of making a gingerbread house in the lobby of the resort on Tuesday. Little Elisa Burroughs, above, was hands down the most enthusiastic helper. The sugary shack is part of the annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive (Nov. 26 this year from 6:30-10 a.m.) for the Society of Organized Services’ Caring for Kids at Christmas campaign.

Making magic at Christmas

The Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive takes place Nov. 26 and everyone is welcome

TOY DRIVE ON WEDNESDAY: A group of Tigh-Na-Mara staff members and some of their children enjoyed the sticky task of making a gingerbread house in the lobby of the resort on Tuesday. Little Elisa Burroughs, above, was hands down the most enthusiastic helper. The sugary shack is part of the annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive (Nov. 26 this year from 6:30-10 a.m.) for the Society of Organized Services’ Caring for Kids at Christmas campaign.
From left, Sherry Mitchell, Fay St. Marie, Joan Larson (with her horse painting above her) and Ann Marie Veale stand with a sample of their work that will be up at the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply beginning Sept. 15.

A quintet of local artists exhibit work

Distinguished artists selling painted botanicals, horses and Ukrainian widows plus pottery and a hand hooked chair

From left, Sherry Mitchell, Fay St. Marie, Joan Larson (with her horse painting above her) and Ann Marie Veale stand with a sample of their work that will be up at the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply beginning Sept. 15.

Qualicum Beach town councillor won’t recuse himself from vote

Dave Willie calls the conflict-of-interest allegations against him 'absolutely ridiculous'

Melanie Stump shows off one of the bikes in the Everyone Rides “Re-Cycle” program at the Family Resource Association in Qualicum.

Everyone Rides program in Parksville Qualicum Beach needs more bikes

Since it began in 2012, the FRA has given out over 60 bikes though the program

Melanie Stump shows off one of the bikes in the Everyone Rides “Re-Cycle” program at the Family Resource Association in Qualicum.

How about a cruise ship terminal off Qualicum Beach?

That and other news from Qualicum Beach town council's meeting on Monday night

Resort owners ask Qualicum Beach councillor to recuse himself from vote

Dave Willie will reveal his decision on the matter at a council meeting Monday night

ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE: RE/MAX First Realty’s Ian Lindsay pours ice water on NEWS publisher Peter McCully and The Beach morning show host Dave Graham on Wednesday at McDonald’s as they completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The public had the opportunity to make a donation and dump a cup of water on the men. Following the dumping, McCully and Graham challenged Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce CEO Evelyn Clark, executive director of the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce Kim Burden and Tigh-Na-Mara general manager, Paul Drummond to take the challenge. See a video of the event at facebook.com/PQBNews.

Ice Bucket Challenge hits Parksville

McDonald's plays host to a challenge featuring local celebrities

ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE: RE/MAX First Realty’s Ian Lindsay pours ice water on NEWS publisher Peter McCully and The Beach morning show host Dave Graham on Wednesday at McDonald’s as they completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The public had the opportunity to make a donation and dump a cup of water on the men. Following the dumping, McCully and Graham challenged Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce CEO Evelyn Clark, executive director of the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce Kim Burden and Tigh-Na-Mara general manager, Paul Drummond to take the challenge. See a video of the event at facebook.com/PQBNews.

Local music icon releasing fifth album this month

WiL is performing at the Errington Hall on Sat., Sept. 20, debuting his new album entitled El Paseo, which means ‘the ride’

Victoria’s West my Friend is playing at the Errington Hall Sept. 5.

Quirky indie folk band getting around

West My Friend will be performing at the Errington Hall Friday, Sept. 5 for show number 201

Victoria’s West my Friend is playing at the Errington Hall Sept. 5.
Teunis Westbroek has confirmed he will seek a fifth term in the mayor's chair in Qualicum Beach this fall.

Westbroek seeks fifth term in Qualicum Beach

Teunis Westbroek says he still has the energy and motivation for the mayor's job

Teunis Westbroek has confirmed he will seek a fifth term in the mayor's chair in Qualicum Beach this fall.
The 44th annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair will take place Aug. 30 in Qualicum Bay. Above at last year’s fair,  a youngster gets cozy with Daisy the Cow and Farmer Vicky.

Lighthouse fall fair expands for 2014

Top notch music and more entertainment and kids’ activities this year

The 44th annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair will take place Aug. 30 in Qualicum Bay. Above at last year’s fair,  a youngster gets cozy with Daisy the Cow and Farmer Vicky.
The sea was a swarm of coloured caps in Qualicum Beach on Sunday afternoon as 66 people participated in the Ocean Mile Swim.

Nanaimo man wins Ocean Mile

It was a race to the finish in Sunday’s 57th annual Ocean Mile Swim in Qualicum Beach.

The sea was a swarm of coloured caps in Qualicum Beach on Sunday afternoon as 66 people participated in the Ocean Mile Swim.
ISLAND BOUNTY: Clusters of unripe grapes dangle from vines at Nanoose Edibles last week. The grapes will soon make their way to the store which is filled with plenty of certified organic fruits and vegetables from their farm, plus eggs and, soon, stewing birds.

Island bounty

Loads of local, organic foods can be chosen at Nanoose Edibles in Nanoose Bay

ISLAND BOUNTY: Clusters of unripe grapes dangle from vines at Nanoose Edibles last week. The grapes will soon make their way to the store which is filled with plenty of certified organic fruits and vegetables from their farm, plus eggs and, soon, stewing birds.
Musician and sound engineer Chris Raines is opening a music Academy in Parksville next month.

Academy aims to teach love of music

Parents can watch their children’s progress through a video monitor

Musician and sound engineer Chris Raines is opening a music Academy in Parksville next month.

Beachfest music wraps up this weekend

Nanaimo’s Chevy Ray & the Fins will play rock n’ roll and local music legend Gerry Barnum will perform soulful roots and folk

Narrow lots presenting challenges in Qualicum Beach

'This is certainly not the only case where we may be dealing with this situation' — director of planning Luke Sales

Qualicum Beach town councillor Dave Willie weighing his options

Conflict of interest allegations brought to light just before council meeting on Monday

Musician Mike Mallon and his wife Doreen just opened Lazy Mike’s House of Music in Whiskey Creek at the Sandhill Market.

New venue in Whiskey Creek

Grand opening for Whiskey Creek venue set for August 15

Musician Mike Mallon and his wife Doreen just opened Lazy Mike’s House of Music in Whiskey Creek at the Sandhill Market.
COOMBS FAIR: Sinead Strijack, a member of the local 4H Club, feeds her chicken a strawberry at the Coombs Fair on  Saturday. For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Fun at the Coombs Fair

The Centennial stage was a big hit, along with all the animals

COOMBS FAIR: Sinead Strijack, a member of the local 4H Club, feeds her chicken a strawberry at the Coombs Fair on  Saturday. For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
Teens aged 12 through 18 in B2B’s Teen Musical Theatre program will put on Disney’s Little Mermaid—The Musical this Thursday through Saturday.

Teen theatre group tackles The Little Mermaid in Qualicum Beach

There are a record 29 students in the three-week workshop this year

Teens aged 12 through 18 in B2B’s Teen Musical Theatre program will put on Disney’s Little Mermaid—The Musical this Thursday through Saturday.